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This event is for Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. Scouts will tour a nuclear facility, learn about the science of nuclear generating stations, and talk with nuclear professionals. Lunch is provided. Scouts who complete this workshop will meet the requirements for the Get to Know Nuclear Patch, and will receive the patch at the end of the day.

Cost: $5 per Girl / Cost per Adult is also $5

Participants will be contacted about a mandatory meeting during the week of March 9-13. Registration is first come, first served. Spots are limited and will fill quickly.

This popular workshop includes classroom experiments and demonstrations crucial to making classroom learning come to life. Learn how to use Geiger counters to detect radiation from background and man made sources. Teachers who complete the workshop receive a certificate of completion for 8 contact hours (.8 CEUs), a CD V-700 Geiger counter, a teacher resource book with ideas for classroom use, and information about radioactive sources that can be safely used in the classroom.

SPACE IS LIMITED: Pre-registration is required

Early Registration is $95 (until 4/30)
General Registration is $149 (5/1 - 5/22)

The ANS Eastern Carolinas Section will host a two-day science teacher workshop on June 22 and 23, 2015. Each day runs from 8:30 am - 4:30 p.m. and teachers will earn 1.0 CEUs. Classroom resources, giveaways, and lunch/refreshments will be provided.

Registration: $25
Pre-approved hotel (double occupancy) and mileage, if outside RTP & surrounding area, will also be provided.
Online registration will open in May.

The Virginia Local Section of the American Nuclear Society (VA-ANS) invites science teachers to attend “The Science of Nuclear Energy & Radiation” annual workshop. This four day workshop hosted by the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering features tours of the Surry Nuclear Power Station and VCU’s Nuclear Medicine Facilities. There are also laboratories and hands-on activities.

Nuclear professionals will be discussing topics including: nuclear energy and technology, nuclear power plant basics and safety, functionality and use of Geiger-Müller counters, biological effects, and beneficial uses of radiation.